Astronomy 101/103 __________________________________ Terry Herter
These are simulations have been to help you understand (and picture) various concepts we discuss in Astronomy. They allow you to "play".
Note: To run these simulations you will need a JAVA enabled Web browser.
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Some math |
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Shows what stellar parallax is, how it varies with stellar distance, and how measurement is performed. |
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Shows two stars revolving about one another and the light curve for the system. |
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Shows the orbits and velocities of two stars revolving (orbiting) around one another. |
Detecting exosolar planets | |
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Shows the evolution of stars in the H-R diagram from main-sequence to the red giant phase. |